Job Summary
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Position Summary
BCIT’s Library Services is seeking a regular, part-time (0.8 FTE) STEM Liaison and Copyright Librarian. The role will participate in a core set of responsibilities for the library including instruction, reference and research assistance, departmental liaison activities, outreach, and collection development.
The Librarian will build connections between the Library and the BCIT community by contributing to the Library’s outreach activities and working with faculty to embed Library resources and services into the curriculum. The successful candidate will promote digital and information literacy through in-depth consultation, engagement and instruction that reflects diverse experiences, perspectives, and learning styles.
With the main campus library at Burnaby, and two satellite campus libraries, Library Services aims to strengthen learning, teaching, and research at BCIT through innovative and effective resources, partnerships and services. Towards these aims, the Library works under the umbrella of Student Success and is guided by the goals articulated in strategic plans (the Library’s and BCIT’s), as well as BCIT’s eLearning Strategy and the Learning and Teaching Framework.
Liaison areas currently include programs within the School of Energy and the School of Computing and Academic Studies. These areas may require some travel to our specialty campuses in the Lower Mainland. Liaison assignments are reviewed annually within the Department and could change over time. This position helps address copyright issues for the library and develops copyright expertise to provide functional leadership in this area.
The successful candidate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Creating and delivering instruction classes, online and in-person
- Providing online (including AskAway) and in-person reference assistance
- Providing research support
- Providing copyright expertise, guidance and support to the BCIT community
- Participating in the copyright community of practice
- Liaising with the Information Access and Privacy Office
- Promoting digital literacy
- Assessment of ongoing student and faculty library support needs in liaison areas
- Serving on relevant library, institute, and external committees
- Knowledge development in all areas of responsibility
- Ensuring work aligns with Library and BCIT strategic plans, Education plan, IDEAS framework, etc.
- Participating in Department and Library meetings
- Developing and maintaining close working relationships with faculty in assigned disciplines; serving as their primary Libraries contact
- Engaging with faculty and library colleagues to integrate information, digital, and data literacy concepts and skills into the curriculum
- Monitoring trends in areas of liaison responsibility to inform the design of library services and the development of library collections
- Consulting with technical services, collections coordinator, faculty to develop and maintain collections in liaison areas
- Providing educational support needed through creation of workshops and consultative services
- Supporting opportunities for outreach and other initiatives that improve student success
- Engaging in networking and professional development
- Collaborating with other departments within the librarian and working as a team member
- MLIS from ALA-accredited institution
- Relevant academic library experience (2+ years preferred)
- Demonstrated interest in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
- Demonstrated interest in Canadian Copyright laws and practice
- Ability and willingness to occasionally work on weekends/evenings
- Ability to occasionally travel and work at specialty campuses
- Experience with instruction in a higher education setting
- Ability to create and present student-focused instructional materials and to utilize appropriate digital resources (such as Learning Management Software and LibGuides) to facilitate instructional goals
- Ability to learn and use the Library’s range of e-resources and collections especially in the assigned liaison areas
- Familiarity with collection management tools and techniques
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of current academic library landscape
- Demonstrated understanding of digital literacy practices
- Ability to work independently, flexibly and effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities
- Ability to learn and to provide leadership about the Canadian copyright environment with a focus on post-secondary concerns
- Commitment to working respectfully and effectively in a collegial team environment, and with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds
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- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
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